Overview
The 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron is a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) of the 53d Test and Evaluation Group, home stationed at Eglin AFB, Florida. It is the most diverse-equipped aircraft squadron in the United States Air Force.
The 422d TES is a composite squadron that executes HQ ACC-directed operational test and evaluation for all aircraft assigned to the command. This currently includes A/OA-10, F-15C, F-15E, F-16CM, F-22 and the F-35. Testing and evaluation includes the aircraft hardware, engines, software, and weapons upgrades prior to release of the aircraft or modification to operational Air Combat Command operational units.
The squadron also conducts tactics development, foreign combat aircraft evaluation, and special access programs to optimize system combat capability. The Advanced Programs Branch conducted several important foreign materiel exploitation projects and provided support to the F-22 Raptor, B-2 Spirit, and F-117 Nighthawk programs.
The squadron also conducts field visits to instruct operational aircrews on new systems tactics.
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